How we wired electric in our Mobile Bar - Horse Trailer Conversion and a Lithium Battery!
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- čas přidán 23. 02. 2023
- At Alpine Tap Mobile Bar, we used the WFCO WF 8740 A.D. converter for our electrical needs. This way we could have 120 V and also 12 V DC inside of the trailer for many different purposes. Check out our video to see how we ran wire through our mobile bar, used an RV converter, put a shoreline in, placed 120 lights and outlets, and also 12 volts ceiling lights. This converter than was connected to a Lithium battery. Follow our Bar’s Transformation!
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Shopping List
(Some items came from local hardware stores such as Lowe’s and Home Depot)
1. WFCO 8740AD (Power Inverter) - www.amazon.com/dp/B09XH2DBM5/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_D013RJJTGKKXMK373H8R?linkCode=ml2&tag=blavigna-20
2. 20 Amp Breakers ( I used 20s, but 15s probably would suffix) - amzn.to/413z8BZ
3. MC Wire 12/2 (you can use 14/2 if you use 15 amps) - amzn.to/3GgWgFg
4. Separate negative terminal for 12V DC side (I got mine at Lowe’s)- amzn.to/3GjJvKh
5. Wire Connectors - amzn.to/3McsK7w
6. Wall Mount Glass touch dimmable 12V - 24V light switch - amzn.to/3Kbu3Rp
7. LED Panel Slim 12V Lights - amzn.to/3Kbu3Rp
8. Gold Wall Scone lights - amzn.to/3nLrazk
9. USB 12 V plugs (I didn’t add yet) - amzn.to/3nLrazk
10. Flanged Inlet (Shore Line) 15 or 20 Amps - amzn.to/40IYrd5
11. Lithium Battery (I bought the 20ah because all that is pulling from the battery is the ceiling lights) - amzn.to/3nOi2Kp
12. Anti Short bushings (MCwire) - amzn.to/3Ggnqfz
The connectors just depend on trailer setup and what angles you need .. etc. Make sure you get the right size for the Mc wire size and the knock out of the boxes.
13. 90 Degree Squeeze connectors - amzn.to/434HefF
14. Squeeze connectors - amzn.to/3ZIi9Ej
15. Screw in connectors - amzn.to/3mc7aFx
16. Single gang out let boxes 1/2 inch (picked mine up at Lowe’s) - amzn.to/3mc7aFx
17. GFCI 20 Amp outlet - amzn.to/3mc7aFx
18. GFCI cover - amzn.to/3mc7aFx
19. Light Switch (dimmable) - amzn.to/3mc7aFx
20. 16 Gauge wire for the 12 V wire - amzn.to/413BnFp
21. If you need to protect the previous wire - I pulled mine through Mc wire (you can buy the sheathing)
22. Winged Wire Nuts - amzn.to/3nOiR5S
23. Electrical tape - amzn.to/3nOiR5S
24. Wire Strippers (bare minimum need these) - amzn.to/3KeMPYl
25. Electric Tester kit (GFCI outlet tester is great a tool) - amzn.to/3nOPpfL
This is a good starting list and some may be needed and others not, just keep your receipts and return the extra.
Tha ks
How much would you say you spent on materials?
Parts list ? Por favor
Do you have a shopping list?
Hi Maria, let me put everything together for you. Should be able to get to it tomorrow and I’ll put it in the comments. I’ll reply back to you when I do.
Hi Maria,
I haven’t forgot about the list. I will post tonight. The bad weather has kept me busy lately.
Thanks,
What is your main source of power for this rv converter? Do you run off an RV plug in from a generator? 110 outlet and extension cord? I’m sort of lost.
If I need the outlets or the back wall lights on, I would either run an extension cord from a power source (generator/inverter/ or simply an outlet from a venue) to my “shoreline” plug in. This is then powering my 120, but at the same time charging my Lithium battery. So even if I don’t have 120 V AC power- I can still run the 12V DC ceiling lights off of the lithium battery.
I personally have an inverter that is much quieter than a generator.